Blaze announces signing of Emmett White

Published on December 8, 2005 under Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Utah Blaze News Release


SALT LAKE CITY - The Utah Blaze announce the signing of former Utah State standout EMMETT WHITE (6-0, 217, Utah State) to a one-year contract. White, who established an NCAA record for single-game, all-purpose yardage with 578 yards against New Mexico State in 2000, enters his rookie season in the AFL. Terms of the contract were not disclosed due to team policy.

"We really like the intensity and energy Emmett brings on every play," said Blaze head coach and general manager DANNY WHITE. "He's a playmaker and we are excited to have him add depth to the receiving corps."

White, who played at USU from 1998-2001, concluded his career at Utah State as the most prolific all-purpose player in school history. During his senior season, White finished fifth in the country in all-purpose yards (183.1), 11th in rushing (123.7) and 19th in scoring (8.73). His 2,791 rushing yards are fifth on the USU career list.

White was named the Independent Player of the Year by Collegefootballnews.com and the Football News Magazine. White was also named the Independent Offensive Player of the Year and a First-Team All-Independent selection. He was also on the watch list for the Doak Walker Award given to the nation's top running back.

Season tickets for the Blaze's 2006 season are now on sale and start as low as $10 per game. For more information call (801) 257-3111 or log on to www.utahblaze.com. The Blaze kick off the 2006 season in San Jose on Saturday, January 28 against the two-time ArenaBowl champion San Jose SaberCats. Don't miss the return of the AFL on NBC and Fox Sports Net beginning in January.

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